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He believes, and teaches, that people should live by principle rather than rules—that this is what Jesus taught. Dominion calls for individual decision and action—therefore, God gave man great, guiding principles to live by.

About the Author

Melvin E. Rees is a native of Portland, Oregon -- born back in the horse-and-buggy days. A graduate of Laurelwood Academy and Walla Walla College, he spent a number of years in the private sector before being called into the ministry. He labored in the Greater New York, New York, and Oregon Conferences, and in the Columbia and North Pacific Unions.

Since retiring in 1975, he has held "Principles to Live By" seminars in the United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Mel and his wife, Chris, live in Woodland, Washington, in a beautifully wooded area where they have an orchard, berries, and a garden some refer to as a "truck farm." They raise far too much for two people, but enjoy sharing, which they consider a divine privilege.

He is also author of Briefly Speaking and I Work For God.